NOAA announced an above-average hurricane season, with 13 to 19 named storms, of which six to 10 will become hurricanes and three to five will be major ones. Insurers have already seen claims costs soar in 2025 from California wildfire damage and severe storms across the Midwest.

NOAA's forecast anticipates a 60 percent chance of ... significant inland flooding from hurricanes Helene and Debby, the impacts of hurricanes can reach far beyond coastal communities.